MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THE CORTEC CORPORATION
4119 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110
PHONE: 651-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC
FAX: 651-429-1122
EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE,
EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VpCI™-388 Green * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: VpCI™-388 Green
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Proprietary waterborne corrosion resistant
coating.
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT
NAME(S)
WEIGHT
(%)
OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV
OR
PEL
ORAL
LD-50
2-Propanol, 1butoxy
<1.5
N.E.
2200
mg/kg (rat)
Ester alcohol
<1.5
N.E.
*3200
mg/kg (rat)
(LDL0)
Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
COLOR: Opaque green PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid
NON-VOLATILE (weight): 37-42% ODOR: Characteristic
FREEZING POINT: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E.
pH: 9.0-9.7 (Neat) MELTING RANGE: N.A.
EVAPORATION RATE: N.E. VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. VAPOR
PRESSURE: N.E.
DENSITY: 8.2-8.6 lb/gal (0.98-1.03 kg/l)
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1
FLASH POINT: >212ºF (>100ºC)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or other dry chemical
fire fighting agents.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear
self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a
physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If
irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an
uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has
stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY
EXPOSURE: None known.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact.
HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF
OVEREXPOSURE:
1. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with this material can cause skin
irritation.
2. Eye contact with this material causes irritation.
3. Excessive inhalation of high vapor concentrations may irritate the
upper respiratory tract. If the product is sprayed or atomized, inhalation of
particle mists may irritate the upper respiratory tract and should be
avoided.
4. Ingestion of this product is expected to be harmful.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon and
nitrogen.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR
SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material.
Keep out of streams or waterways.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with existing Federal,
State and Local environmental regulations.
SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A respirator would not be required for
open areas (not confined) with adequate ventilation when spraying.
Adequate ventilation would include "the outdoors" or any " indoor
environment" with controlled temperature systems that used forced air
with high bays or other similar conditions. If necessary use a dust/mist
respirator to remove particle mists.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin
contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of vapors and/or particle mists. Use in
a well-ventilated environment.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep product from
freezing, store at 40ºF (4ºC) or above.
SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA
DOT/IMDG/IATA SHIPPING NAME: N.A.
DOT/IMDG/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.
DOT/IMDG/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.
U.N. NUMBER: N.A.
T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed
TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.
PREPARED BY: Mike Prenosil, Coatings Specialist
APPROVED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Lab Director
DATE PREPARED: 10/8/02 SUPERSEDES: 1/13/00
DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed
or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec
Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material
designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.